Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S.) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Diego Padres. He bats and throws right handed. In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... For the typographical mode indicating deleted text, see Strikethrough. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... It has been suggested that List of people from Mobile, Alabama be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...

Peavy stands 6'1" tall (1.85 m) and weighs 182 pounds (82.72 kg).

Career in baseball

He was developed by the San Diego Padres minor league system after being drafted out of high school, where he attended St. Paul's Episcopal School. Peavy declined an offer to pitch for Auburn University in order to accept the Padres' contract offer. In 2001 Jake was promoted to the Padres' Class Double-A team, which also made its home in Mobile, Alabama. He spent parts of both the 2001 and 2002 seasons playing for the Mobile BayBears. Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, USA. With more than 24,100 students and 1,200 faculty, it is the largest university in the state,[5] and according to U.S. News & World Report, has a selectivity rating of more selective. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... The Mobile BayBears are a minor league baseball team based near Mobile, Alabama. ...

During his third year of major league experience in 2004, Peavy emerged as the Padres' ace starting pitcher and one of the best pitchers in baseball. He compiled a 15-6 record, struck out 173 in 166 innings and led the Major Leagues with a 2.27 ERA. The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... For the typographical mode indicating deleted text, see Strikethrough. ... An innings, or inning, is a fixed-length segment of a game in any of a variety of sports – most notably baseball and cricket – during which one team attempts to score while the other team attempts to prevent the first from scoring. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ...

On February 28, 2005 Jake signed a four-year contract extension with San Diego Padres. February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...

During the 2005 season, Peavy was selected for the National League All-Star team and ended the regular season leading the National League in strikeouts with 216 (in 203 innings). He was second in the Majors to Minnesota's Johan Santana who had 238 strikeouts. In addition he finished the season with a 13-7 record, 2.88 ERA, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of over 4:1 and WHIP of 1.044. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... Johan Alexander Santana Araque (born March 13, 1979) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Minnesota Twins. ... And distinguish from wip and WIP. A type of whip known as a riding crop The word whip describes two basic types of tools: A long stick-like device, usually slightly flexible, with a small bit of leather or cord, called a popper, on the end. ...

After the Padres won the National League West in 2005, Peavy was widely considered their key for upsetting the St. Louis Cardinals, whom they faced in the National League Division Series. However, Peavy gave up eight runs in the first game, and afterwards it was announced that he would miss the rest of the season with a broken rib, which he apparently suffered while celebrating the Padres clinching the NL West Championship [1]. In Major League Baseball, the National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of three subdivisions of the National League. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series. ...

Peavy was a member of Team USA in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He started the opening game for the U.S., a 2-0 win over Mexico, giving up just one hit and no runs over three innings. He did not factor in the decision in the second round game against Japan, as he gave up three runs in five innings in a game that the U.S. won, 4-3. USA Baseball was founded in 1978 and is the governing body for amateur baseball in the United States of America. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international baseball tournament, first held in March 2006. ...

In 2006, Peavy got off to a rocky start, in part due to mechanical adjustments brought on by various offseason injuries. Although Peavy would go only 11-14 with a 4.09 ERA, he still managed to finish second in the National League in strikeouts with 215, one shy of both his 2005 league-leading total and of the 2006 NL strikeout leader, Aaron Harang who logged 32 more innings than Peavy. In the playoffs, the Padres again faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round. As the game one starter, Peavy had a much stronger outing than his 2005 playoff game, but the Padres again lost to the Cardinals. Aaron Harang is a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. ...

Peavy's repertoire includes two-seam and four-seam fastballs (95-99 mph), a changeup (80-84 mph), a hard slider (83-88 mph), and sports an occasional curveball (74-76 mph). Many players around the game point out Peavy's tremendous ability to maintain his composure in high-pressure situations and locate his pitches down as the key to his success against hitters. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... For the American band of the same name, see Fastball (band). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A common grip of a slider a pitcher uses In baseball, a slider is a pitch halfway between a curveball and a fastball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

On April 25, 2007, Peavy was one strike away from tying Tom Seaver's record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game. Seaver's record, set in 1970, stands at 10. In the fifth inning, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, Peavy had struck out nine in a row and was facing lead off batter Eric Byrnes. With two strikes, Byrnes checked his swing, and upon appeal, it was deemed a non-swing and a ball. After the call, the camera panned on Peavy and players in the Padres' dugout. Peavy chuckled in disbelief while manager Bud Black shook his head. The following pitch was called a ball by the home plate umpire, so Byrnes was issued a walk. Peavy ended up with 16 strike outs in seven innings pitched, allowing no runs, but did not get the win as the Diamondbacks scored three runs in the last two innings to win 3-2.^[1] George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944 in Fresno, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the major leagues in 1967 and retired in 1986. ... Eric James Byrnes (born February 16, 1976 in Redwood City, California) is a left fielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Harry Ralston Bud Black was an American baseball player, pitching for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-Backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ...

On July 1, 2007, Peavy was named to the 2007 NL All-Star Team along with Trevor Hoffman and Chris Young for the second time in his career. On July 9, he was named along with Oakland's Dan Haren The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967 in Bellflower, California) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Diego Padres since 1993. ... Christopher Ryan Young (born May 25, 1979 in Dallas, Texas, United States)[1] is an American Major League Baseball player who debuted on August 24, 2004 for the Texas Rangers of the American League. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

On August 2, 2007 Peavy struck out Jeff DaVanon (Arizona Diamondbacks), for his 1000th career strikeout. Jeff DaVanon is the left fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem. ...

Peavy won the pitching Triple Crown in 2007, leading the National League with 19 wins, 234 strikeouts, and a 2.36 ERA.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
• List of Major League Baseball strikeout champions

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References

1. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI200704250.shtml Box Score, San Diego v Arizona, April 25, 2007

External links

• Jake Peavy at ESPN.com
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference